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From Silence to Praise
Commentators explain that David's prayer, "O Lord, open thou my lips," reflects how guilt and shame can literally silence a believer. Like an unclean leper who had to cover his mouth, David felt unworthy to speak. His request is for God to remove the sin that has sealed his lips, so that the natural response of a forgiven heart—praise—can flow freely.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 51:15
18th Century
Theologian
O Lord, open thou my lips - That is, by taking away my guilt; by giving me evidence that my sins are forgiven; by taking this burde…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 51:15
19th Century
Bishop
My lips. — Compare to Psalm 71:15. The sense of forgiveness is like a glad morning to songbirds.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 51:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
And my mouth shall show forth your praise. For you desire no sacrifice; else would I give it:
"Whatever share is in the whole world …
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John Gill
On Psalms 51:15
17th Century
Pastor
O Lord, open you my lips
The Targum adds, "in the late"; which were shut with a sense of sin, with shame of it, and …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 51:7–15
17th Century
Minister
Purge me with hyssop, with the blood of Christ applied to my soul by a living faith, as the water of purification was sprinkled with a bunch of hys…